Pauline (Polly) Marie Eberly,87 after a valiant fight passed away on February 18, 2017, the same way she lived her life, with dignity and surrounded by loved ones. Polly spent her early years serving her country, and after marrying the man of her dreams and father of her children, she spent the rest of her life serving God and her community.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sept. 16th, 1929, Polly was the first born child of Michael and Mary Slotto. The family relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan during WWII, where her father worked for Nash-Kelvinator. Polly graduated from Ottawa Hills H.S. in 1947, and two years later she enlisted in the WAC, heading to Camp (now Fort) Lee, in Virginia, for basic training. She next went to Ft. Lawton, Washington, where she was a company clerk for their WAC detachment. Polly then went to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, making her way up from company clerk to acting First Sergeant before finishing her enlistment. Upon being discharged in 1952, she returned home to her family, which had relocated to what would be her favorite, and final home-Fremont, Ohio. She took a job with Heinz, and shortly after, the former WAC who never captured an enemy soldier did one better when she captured the heart of the true love of her life, Joe Eberly. Home from the service himself, Joe offered Polly a ride home in his pride and joy, his red MG, which he had shipped home from Germany. Polly replaced the car in his heart as his new pride and joy, and he cemented their love and initials on the Mull Covered Bridge. The beam he carved their initials on was taken down, but sixty years after their marriage on Sept. 29th, 1956, their love has endured. Several years later the two lovebirds had two new pride and joys in their life when they were blessed with two children, Renee and Patrick.
Polly had a few jobs over the years, including stints at Ford Motors, RCA, Burlekamp Plastics, and as Parish Secretary at Sacred Heart Church, but her true passion, other than her husband and children, was as a volunteer. She was a teacher’s aide at Sacred Heart School, volunteer at Heartbeat, was one of the founding members of the Bereavement Team, served on the Funeral Luncheon Team and was a lay communion distributor at her parish. She received the Outstanding Community Volunteer Award from the state of Ohio’s VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Polly was a volunteer for Hospice of Memorial Hospital, serving for 25 years, and in 2009, she and Joe were awarded for their service by the Ohio Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the Ohio Home Care Organization, and the Midwest Center for Home, Hospice & Palliative Care Education.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Polly is survived by her husband Edward(Joe), daughter, Renee (Robert) Friedman, Virginia Beach, VA, son, Patrick (Lezlie) Eberly, Powell, OH, grandchildren, Amanda and Cynthia Newby, Nicholas and Jacob Eberly, sister, Evelyn Pasonski, Melbourne, FL, brother, William (Carol) Sun, Boca Raton, FL, sisters-in-law Cleobelle Slotto, Clyde, OH and Cecilia Eberly, Palm Desert, CA and many nieces and nephews who were very dear to her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, father and mother in-law Edward and Fredelona Eberly, brother, Gene Slotto, and brothers-in-law, Louis Eberly and George Pasonski.
Visitation: Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont ,OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, February 22, 2017; 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH with an hour of visitation prior to mass at the church.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors provided by Fremont V.F.W. and American Legion.
Donations can be made to Hospice of Promedica Memorial Hospital or Sacred Heart Parish.
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com.
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Gary Tusen
Joe: So sorry to hear about Pollys passing. She was a strong person and put up a great fight. Her time had come and she is now at peace waiting for the day you go home. If you need anything, I will be home in a month, and gladly help out.
Mary Halbisen
Joe, so sorry to hear of Polly’s passing—you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Dana Dorsey
Prayers and blessings to Joe and His family during this time of their sadness. Polly will be missed greatly by here family, friends, Military Friends, and her neighbors. Sorry I’m not there in person.
However my heart and mind is.
Marty Eberly
I always teased her about how lucky she was to be married to “an Eberly”. Her response was always one of two replies. “Oh brother” or “Yeah, right” in her funny sarcastic voice. She was wonderful and we were the lucky ones to have had her touch our lives.
Linda (Ziebold) and Denny McCormack
Sending prayers and sympathy. She was such a nice person. Glad we had a short visit last year.
Paul Schmidt
Joe, Renee, and Patrick,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. My family and I have wonderful memories of growing up on Oak Drive and all of the relationships we formed with the entire neighborhood as all of us school aged kids played together and knew each other’s parents.
Jane Mayle Smith
Sun, So sorry to hear of the passing of your sister, Polly. The family is all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob Hahn
Joe, I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of mourning!
Polly,may you RIP!
MELINDA HODGES
Dear Mr. Eberly,
Though I never had the pleasure of meeting you and Mrs. Eberly, I wish to take a moment to send my condolences. Your daughter Renee is one of my dearest friends on earth and I wish to tell you how grateful I am to have her in my life. Thank you for the gift of Renee and may the Holy Spirit give you comfort today and the days to come at this trying time.
Sincerely,
Melinda Hodges
Jackie Price
Uncle Joe, Renee, and Patrick,
I am so sad to hear of Aunt Polly passing. I will miss her so much and will always remember the great times I had with my godmother, she truly loved us all and took care of us when we needed her growing up.
Thinking of you,
Jackie
Molly Gevers
Pat, Lezlie, Nick and Jake:
We are so sorry for your loss of your Mom and Grandma. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time❤
Love, Paul, Molly, Jacob, Nick and Cate
Mary Bennett
Joe, Patrick, and Renee,
I am so sorry to hear of Polly’s passing. I have such fond memories of her, she was always happy and smiling. Blessings to you,
Mary Weaver Bennett
Betsy and Fitz Fitzgerald
Dearest Amanda, Renee, Cynthia, and Mr. Eberly,
Fitz and I are the parents of Max Fitzgerald, Amanda’s beau. I am so sad that we never had the chance to meet and get to know Polly. We have had the gift of Amanda in our son’s life for the past two years and, during the Christmas holidays, had the pleasure of getting to know Renee and Cynthia too. Renee has done a wonderful job raising such fine, capable and genuine women. There is little doubt in my mind that Renee could have accomplished this without Polly’s love and guidance together with the foundation of the family that you and Polly offered. I can only imagine the sadness and loss you all are now facing in Polly’s passing. You all have our sincere condolences and support. Stay strong for each other. Our best, Betsy and Fitz Fitzgerald
Cecilia (McGrady) Brochu
Joe, so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting Polly when I was a child and thought she had a great sense of humor. The two of you made such a great couple and you were lucky to be in each other’s lives for so long. May your happy memories be of comfort to you.
Carol Schuett
Polly was an inspiration to all – a soul that will be missed greatly. Until we meet again…